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City Council Work Session Minutes - June 26th 2017

Council Chambers6:30 pm

Call to OrderMayor Hough called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The following were present:

InvocationCouncilwoman Breyare led the Council, staff and attendees in prayer.

SET THE AGENDAWith no changes to the agenda, Mayor Pre Tem Moore made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. (Motion carried)

CONSENT AGENDA1. Approval of Service Weapon to be presented to Captain Jim Benfield upon his Retirement2. Approval of End of the Year Budget Amendments3. Approval of Proposal for Tax Collections by Gaston CountyCouncilman Bishop made a motion to approve the consent agenda Councilman Meadows seconded the motion. All Council Members present voted in favor. (Motion carried)

WORK SESSION ITEMS1. Consideration and Approval of an Annexation Agreement and Capital Recovery Fee Agreement, Imagery on Mountain IslandCouncilman Hope made a motion to approve the Annexation Agreement and Capital Recovery Fee Agreement, Imagery on Mountain Island. (Resolution #062617A) Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. Motion carried.

2. Consideration and Approval of a Conditional District rezoning of Gaston County Parcel ID #'s 220248, 220247, 202002, 202000, 202180, 208655, 208656 and 202179, known as Imagery Subdivision, from R-1 Gaston County to Single Family Conditional DistrictCouncilman Bishop made a motion to approve a a Conditional District rezoning of Gaston County Parcel ID #'s 220248, 220247, 202002, 202000, 202180, 208655, 208656 and 202179, known as Imagery Subdivision, from R-1 Gaston County to Single Family Conditional District. (Resolution #062617B) Councilman Bishop seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. Motion carried.

3. Consideration and Approval of Ordinance Annexing "Imagery on Mountain Island"Councilwoman Breyare made a motion to approve an Ordinance Annexing "Imagery on Mountain Island". (Resolution #062617C). Councilman Toomey seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. Motion carried.

4. Consideration and Approval of direction to City staff to begin the engineering and design of the upsized sewer line and Dutchman's Creek Lift Station upgrade for "Imagery of Mountain Island" as shown on Exhibit A of the Annexation AgreementMs. Anders advised that as part of the Annexation Agreement, Lennar Homes will fund the up fitting to the sewer line and the Dutchman's Ridge lift station. Approval will direct staff to move forward with the engineering and design documents. Councilman Bishop made a motion to direct staff to begin the engineering and design of the upsized sewer line and Dutchman's Creek Lift Station upgrade for "Imagery of Mountain Island" as shown on Exhibit A of the Annexation Agreement. (Resolution #062617D) Councilman Toomey seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. Motion carried.

5. Consideration and Approval of a Budget Amendment for Fund Balance Appropriation to Contingency for the Greenway ProjectMr. Beal requested approval for $125,273 from fund balance appropriation to the Contingency for the Greenway Project for funds expended in this fiscal year. Councilman Toomey made a motion to approve. Council Meadows seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. Motion carried.

6. Consideration and Approval of a Capital Project Ordinance for the Greenway ProjectMayor Pro Tem Moore made a motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance for the Greenway Project. (Resolution # 062617E) Councilman Hope seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. Motion carried.

7. Closed Session - pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a)(3)Councilman Bishop made a motion to enter into Closed Session - pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a)(3). Councilwoman Breyare seconded the motion. All Council Members voted in favor. (Motion carried)The time was 6:52 pmCouncilman Bishop made a motion to return to open session. Councilman Hope seconded the motion. All Council Member voted in favor. (Motion carried)The time was 7:12 p.m.At this time, Mayor Hough advised that no action was taken in closed session.

8. AdjournWith no additional items for discussion, Mayor Hough entertained a motion to adjourn. Mayor Pro Tem Moore made the motion to adjourn the June 26, 2017 Council Work Session Meeting. Councilman Meadows seconded the motion. All Council members present voted in favor. (Motion carried)The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.